HB 585-FN (2009): relative to outdoor lighting efficiency.

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HB 585-FN (2009)

relative to outdoor lighting efficiency.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 212

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2009. The committee held work sessions on March 12, 2009 and March 18, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0895h). The committee's amendment (0895h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1464s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 20, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1464s (Rep Kaen)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1963) was adopted on May 20, 2009. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 3, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1963) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 15, 2009, making it Chapter 212 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 12, 2009, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 18, 2009, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 19, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 30, 2009, 9:50 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0895h — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1464s) — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1464s (Rep Kaen) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/3/2009 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 12, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/12/2009 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • March 18, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/18/2009 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 19, 2009: Executive Session: 3/19/2009 9:30 AM LOB 304 (Orig 10:00 AM)
  • March 19, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0895h for Mar 24 CC (vote 19-0)
  • March 19, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0895h
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0895h Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0895h: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 30, 2009: Hearing; April 30, 2009, Room, LOB 102, 9:50 a.m.; SC21
  • April 30, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1464s} [05/06/09]; SC22
  • May 6, 2009: Committee Amendment (1464s), AA, VV
  • May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1464s), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 20, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1464s (Rep Kaen): MA VV
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1963 Adopted
  • May 27, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1963 Adopted
  • June 3, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 3, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 15, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/15/2009; Effective 09/13/2009; Chapter 0212

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